Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang affirmed that the friendship monuments are the Cambodian people’s recognition of the assistance that the Vietnamese people have given to the neighbouring country during the struggle to topple the Pol Pot regime as well as national construction.
He said the work has played an important role in educating younger generations of both countries about the value of peace and freedom as well as raising their awareness of the traditional Vietnam-Cambodia friendship.
Samdech Men Sam An, Vice President of the Cambodian People’s Party, Chairwoman of the National Council of the Solidarity Front of Development of the Cambodian Motherland and Chairwoman of the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Association, spoke of the sound neighbourliness between the two countries.
Expressing her gratitude towards the Vietnamese Party, State, Fatherland Front, military and people for helping Cambodia liberate itself from the brutal genocidal regime, and making contributions to the country’s process to seek peace.
The inauguration of the friendship monument honours the traditional solidarity, friendship and cooperation between the two nations, she said.
The monument is a vivid illustration of the efforts to continue nurturing, consolidating and enhancing the time-honored relations between Vietnam and Cambodia.
She emphasized that Vietnam's support has helped Cambodia transform from a war-torn nation to one of peace and development in all areas.
